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Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act



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Title VII states that an employer cannot discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Specifically, it states that it shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to refuse to hire or otherwise discriminate against anyone with respect to their privileges of employment, because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Specifically, it states that it shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to refuse to hire or otherwise discriminate against anyone with respect to their privileges of employment, because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Or to limit or classify employees or applicants for employment in any way that would adversely affect employment opportunity or status because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Title VII bars discrimination on the part of most employers, including all public or private employers of 15 or more persons and most labor unions. It bars public and private employment agencies from failing or refusing to refer for employment any individual because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Title VII established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to administer and enforce the Civil Rights Act at work. It consists of five members serving five year terms appointed by the president with the consent of the Senate. Title VII established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to administer and enforce the Civil Rights Act at work. It consists of five members serving five year terms appointed by the president with the consent of the Senate.

In popular usage, the EEOC also includes the thousands of staff the EEOC has around the United States. They receive and investigate job discrimination complaints from aggrieved individuals. When the EEOC finds reason-able cause that the charges are justified, it attempts (through conciliation) to reach an agreement. If this fails, it can go to court. The EEOC may file discrimination charges on behalf of aggrieved individuals, or the individuals may file on behalf of themselves.
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